Castleark Large Growth ETF (CARK) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CARK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CARK
CARK charges 0.54% annually. There are 125 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | CARK vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.26B | Jun 2004 | CARK vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.19B | Jul 2000 | CARK vs IUSG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | CARK vs SCHG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.21B | Jun 2004 | CARK vs ILCG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CARK
CARK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 138 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 85 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | CARK vs DARP | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | CARK vs NACP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 84 | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | CARK vs MFUS | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 82 | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | CARK vs ROUS | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 82 | 495.57M | Oct 2017 | CARK vs BIBL |
Top Performing CARK Alternatives (YTD)
CARK is at 3.62% YTD. There are 138 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 57.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 57.26% | 26.18M | Oct 2025 | CARK vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 45.10% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | CARK vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 35.15% | 117.69M | Feb 2020 | CARK vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 30.53% | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | CARK vs FMTM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 30.31% | 2.27B | Mar 2006 | CARK vs RPG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CARK
CARK has 17.92% 1-year volatility. There are 138 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.56% | 39.10M | May 2017 | CARK vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.24% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | CARK vs QUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.53% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | CARK vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 774.52M | Sep 2005 | CARK vs PFM | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.79% | 1.36B | Aug 2020 | CARK vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CARK
CARK has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.50%. There are 142 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 85.26M | Jun 2016 | CARK vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | CARK vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | CARK vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | CARK vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | CARK vs QUS |
Often Compared With CARK
Investors most often compare CARK with QLC, BBUS, DLN. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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